STEVIE Rankin and George Grierson will have revenge on their minds when they lead their teams into battle on Saturday.

For Meadow boss Rankin, the league game at Largs will throw up bitterly painful memories of his last visit to Barrfields.

That was back in June, when he was in charge of an Ashfield outfit which was condemned to life in the First Division after losing on penalties in the Premier League play-off.

Rankin is hoping an easing injury list — with Ryan McStay, Chris Hall, Darren McGeaoch and Kevind Finlayson all back in contention — will help him avenge that black day. He has also boosted his squad by bringing in Albion Rovers keeper Graeme Shepherd on loan.

Largs boss Sandy McLean has not found life easy since the start of the current campaign, with a poor Ardagh Glass Cup section followed by defeats in his first two league games, but he has been forced to field a patchwork side in most matches.

Another man on a mission is Kilwinning Rangers gaffer George Grierson, whose side entertain league leaders Beith.

They beat Kilwinning 5-1 at home in the Ardagh Glass Cup, but Grierson is looking for a different outcome this time round.

“We’re a much more settled side now, keep our shape a lot better and will know what to expect,” he said.

“We also have home advantage and the backing of the fans will be vital — especially the growing band of youngsters who are coming along now.

Ian Cashmore will be back for Buffs on Saturday but midfielder Ian Seymour has decided to take a break from the game to concentrate on other commitments.

Shaun Quinn has been recalled after a short-lived loan spell at Irvine Vics and Grierson has added centre-half Jason McLean to the squad. The 30-year-old has signed on from Dumbarton side St Patrick’s AFC and also had a spell with Morton.

Meanwhile Albion Rovers have expressed interest in several members of Grierson’s squad.

Shaun Quinn had a trial with the Coatbridge club on Monday night and David Smith and Ben Lewis were also invited but couldn’t make it. Craig Connell and Darren Miller have also caught Rovers’ eye and could yet be asked along to Cliftonhill.

“It’s testament to the type of young player we’ve got here” said Grierson. “We don’t want lose any of our squad, but we’d never stand in anyone’s way.”